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Victim or Crime - U-Visa: Permanent Residence "Green Card"

What is a Victim or Crime U-Visa?

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    The U nonimmigrant status (U visa) is set aside for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity. Congress created the U nonimmigrant visa with the passage of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (including the Battered Immigrant Women’s Protection Act) in October 2000. The legislation was intended to strengthen the ability of law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute cases of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking of aliens, and other crimes, while also protecting victims of crimes who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse due to the crime and are willing to help law enforcement authorities in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity. The legislation also helps law enforcement agencies to better serve victims of crimes. 

  • Am I eligible?

    You may be eligible for a U nonimmigrant visa if:

    • You are the victim of qualifying criminal activity.
    • You have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of having been a victim of criminal activity.
    • You have information about the criminal activity. If you are under the age of 16 or unable to provide information due to a disability, a parent, guardian, or next friend may possess the information about the crime on your behalf (see glossary for a definition of ‘next friend’).
    • You were helpful, are helpful, or are likely to be helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crime. If you are under the age of 16 or unable to provide information due to a disability, a parent, guardian, or next friend may assist law enforcement on your behalf.
    • The crime occurred in the United States or violated U.S. laws.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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  • Do I have to be in status or have entered legally if I want to apply for a U Visa?

    No, the U Visa is available regardless of your legal status or how you entered the Unites Sta

  • Is any type of crime eligible for a U Visa?

    2. Is any type of crime eligible for a U Visa?

    Not every crime is eligible for a U Visa.The Immigration Service (USCIS) has a specific list of crimes that qualify for U Visa, however, the USCIS will generally give benefits to victims of crimes that either directly or indirectly involve some form of violence. Some of the crimes that qualify are: domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, obstruction of justice or witness tampering, kidnapping, extortion, felonious assault, and the solicitation to commit any of these crimes, among others.

  • Should the victim cooperate with the Government to be eligible for a U Visa?

    3. Should the victim cooperate with the Government to be eligible for a U Visa?

    Yes. One of the requirements of eligibility for a U Visa is that the victim must demonstrate that he/she provided information to the law enforcement agency or the court which is investigating the crime or that the assistance was not unreasonably withheld.

  • If the Government does not want to proceed with the criminal case, can the victim still apply for a U Visa?

    The government does not have to initiate, proceed with, or complete a criminal case in order for a victim to be able to apply for a U Visa.

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